Your Rights in Detainment

By
Ashley Foret Dees Immigration Law
|May 12, 2017

Few things are quite as frightening as being detained by law enforcement,
especially if you are an
immigrant in today’s political climate. The best way to protect yourself in
this situation is to know your rights in detainment. Firstly, it is important
to understand the difference between detainment and arrest, as your rights
change depending on the situation. If you are being detained, the police
only need reasonable suspicious to stop you, and you are also able to
leave after some time has passed. However, for arrest, law enforcement
must need probable cause, and the individual under arrest may not leave
as he or she will be taken into custody. It is very natural for detainment
to turn into an arrest if the police officer feels there is a reason to do so.

Firstly, you should not discuss your citizenship or immigration status
with the police officer. This information should only be discussed with
your trusted Lake Charles immigration attorney. During a detainment, you
have the right to remain silent, and you have the right to state you do
not consent to a search. If, after some time, you would like to end the
interaction, you may ask, “Am I free to go?” If the police
officer tells you no, you may state, “Can you tell me why you are
stopping me?” The most important thing to remember is to remain
respectful, cooperative, but insistent on requesting a lawyer before you
answer any further questions.

Contact Our Lake Charles Immigration Lawyer Today

If you have been detained, there is no time like the present to seek the
counsel, care, and representation of a Lake Charles immigration attorney
you can trust. At Ashley Foret Dees, LLC, we are committed to serving
our clients to the best of our ability, regardless of how much time and
effort it takes. We have a proven track record of success, which is why
our firm refuses to back down from any challenge we may face.

To speak to a member of our firm, don’t hesitate to
contact us by calling (337) 214-0670.

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